For kids of the 1990s, Snick was appointment television. Also known as Saturday Night Nickelodeon. Snick was a 2 hour block of entertainment on Saturday’s at 8 p.m. Snick was on the air from August 15, 1992 to August 28, 2004. Today, we are looking at the second lineup. Which aired from spring of 1994 to early 1996.

8:00 P. M. – The Secret World of Alex Mack

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 78

Alex Mack, replaced Clarissa in the Snick lineup. Alex Mack, was a normal teenager. Until, she nearly got hit by a truck from a chemical plant. During this, she is drenched with a top secret chemical, which gives her super powers.

8:30 P. M. – All That

Number of Seasons: 10

Number of Episodes: 168

Replacing Roundhouse, in the 8:30 pm slot. All That, was another sketch comedy show with musical guests. The shows sketches, were meant to be a parody of modern pop culture. This show was geared towards a younger audience.

9:00 P. M. – The Ren & Stimpy Show

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 52

The Ren & Stimpy Show was one of the 3 original Nicktoons.Along with Doug, and Rugrats. Ren was a short-tempered Chihuahua. While, Stimpy was a dim-witted happy-go-lucky cat. The show mainly focused on off-color absurdist humor, mixed with slapstick.

9:30 P. M. – Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Number of Seasons: 7

Number of Episodes: 91

Are You Afraid of the Dark? originated in Canadian as a horror-fantasy anthology show. Prior to it being picked up by Nickelodeon in 1991. The show was about, a group of kids known as the Midnight Society. Each week, they would sit around a campfire.With one member telling a scary story.

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